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AP List 2 - terms
AP list 2 terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| comic relief | the interruption of a serious work, especially a tragedy, by a short, humorous episode that relieves emotional tension |
| conceit | a fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy; this device displays intellectual cleverness as a result of the unusual comparison being made |
| connotation | the non-literal, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning; can involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes |
| denotation | the strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color |
| denouement | portion of plot that reveals the final outcome of its conflicts or the solution of its mysteries |
| deus ex machina | (god from the machine); resolution of a plot by use of a highly improbable chance, coincidence or artificial device that solves some difficult problem or crisis |
| diction | related to style, diction refers to word choice, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness; used to help understand author's purpose; used as one aspect to describe author's style |
| didactic | from Greek - literally means teaching; such works have the primary purpose of teaching or instructing, especially regarding moral or ethical principles |
| epilogue | concluding section of any written work during which the characters' subsequent fates are briefly outlined |
| euphemism | from Greek for "good speech" -- a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept; may be used to adhere to social or political standards or to add humor or ironic understatement |
| extended metaphor | metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work |
| figurative language | writing or speech not intended to carry literal meaning and usually meant to be imaginative and vivid |
| figure of speech | device used to produce figurative language; many compare dissimilar things; include apostrophe, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, oxymoron, paradox, personification, simile, synecdoche, and understatement |
| foil | character whose qualities or actions serve to emphasize those of the protagonist (or other character) by providing a strong contrast with them |
| hamartia | Greek for error or failure; used by Aristotle to designate the false step that leads the protagonist in a tragedy to his or her downfall; do not confuse with tragic flaw |
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